CVE-2015-7872: Linux Kernel

Low severity, CVSS 2.1. EPSS: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The key_gc_unused_keys function in security/keys/gc.c in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via crafted keyctl commands.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: up to and including 4.2.6

Published 2015-11-16. Last modified 2026-06-17.